Dhaka: Secondary school teachers across the country have been cautioned about potential punitive measures should they persist in their decision to cease administering student examinations, according to Education Adviser Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar. In an exclusive interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), Abrar emphasized that this action constitutes a breach of the regulations governing government employees.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar highlighted that the actions of the secondary school teachers, who are part of a movement to halt examinations, directly contravene the established government code of conduct. He reiterated the government's firm stance against compromising on this issue, warning teachers of the consequences of their actions, which he described as unjust and unfair.
Abrar pointed out that many schools have not adhered to the teachers' movement, with examinations proceeding as planned in several regions. He criticized the demand from teachers to be moved to the ninth grade, arguing that it was not part of their original job conditions and thus deemed it unreasonable.
The education adviser further explained that the demand to transition to the ninth grade is not solely an issue concerning the teachers but also involves the administrative cadre within the BCS framework. He expressed concern over the timing of the teachers' demands, noting that they coincided with ongoing school examinations, and criticized their use of students as leverage in their protest.
Prof. Dr. Abrar expressed the government's unwavering position that examinations must proceed to alleviate pressure on both students and parents. He conveyed that district administrations have reported a willingness among students to participate in the exams, with some already having done so.
In his concluding remarks, Abrar urged teachers to conduct the scheduled exams promptly, stating unequivocally that failure to do so would result in disciplinary action. The government, he noted, remains resolute in its directive to ensure the continuity of student assessments, thereby upholding the integrity of the education system.